Braxton Democrat
Industrial Edition
1898
T.J. Berry & Co.
The magnitude and extent of the commercial interests of Sutton compare favorably with any similarly sized town in the state, and these interests, in a number of instances, are housed in substantial and handsome blocks which are a credit to the enterprise of their builders. Foremost in point of architectural beauty, interior decoration and convenience of appointment in the mammoth two story and basement brick building operated by T. J. Berry & Co., which has a floor space aggregating 15,000 square feet.
The history of what is now the most extensive mercantile business in this section, dates back to 1872 when, with a small stock, Mr. T. J. Berry utilized a room in his residence for store purposes. Even in 1890, when a brick building which now forms a part of the present store was occupied, the stock carried was not an extensive one. It has been within the past few years that the growth and expansion of this business has been so noticeably rapid. The space utilized proving inadequate, the building was entirely remodeled and a new structure added. The work was completed in the first year, and gave T. J. Berry & Co a double store, 49x89 feet in dimensions. No expense was spared to increase the convenience and interior appearance of the building. The high ceilings are of sheet steel, handsomely decorated, and the fixtures and fitting are fully in harmony with the exquisite stock display. In the new building on the first floor is carried an immense stock of clothing, men's furnishings, shoes, hats, etc., and on the second floor are the carpets, mattings, trunks, and similar goods. The dry goods, notions, queensware and groceries are carried in the other building, which is separated by a partition pierced by several open door ways. a well-equipped elevator permitting the rapid transfer of heavy stock, is a useful feature. Five or more employees are required at all times, the management of the business being in the efficient hands of Mr. P. J. Berry, who has been associated with his father in this business since 1885.
Mr. T. J. Berry, the senior member of the firm, followed the fortunes of the confederate Army, during the war, afterward in Sutton. At one time he taught school here. Mr. P. J. Berry was born and raised in Sutton, and in his boyhood learned the printer's trade. He has worked on both local papers, and in fact set type on the initial number of the Braxton Central. He is a valued member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythais and A.O.U.W. lodges. Both members of the firm are especially good community men, enterprising, progressive and public spirited, and have taken an active part in all moral and industrial movements tending to develop and improve the advantages of Sutton.
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2nd Lt, Co C, 25th VA Infantry, CSA. One of the "Immortal 600".
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Wife Catherine Dill Capwell, d/o William and Mary Moore Capwell; first married to George Miller.
Industrial Edition
1898
T.J. Berry & Co.
The magnitude and extent of the commercial interests of Sutton compare favorably with any similarly sized town in the state, and these interests, in a number of instances, are housed in substantial and handsome blocks which are a credit to the enterprise of their builders. Foremost in point of architectural beauty, interior decoration and convenience of appointment in the mammoth two story and basement brick building operated by T. J. Berry & Co., which has a floor space aggregating 15,000 square feet.
The history of what is now the most extensive mercantile business in this section, dates back to 1872 when, with a small stock, Mr. T. J. Berry utilized a room in his residence for store purposes. Even in 1890, when a brick building which now forms a part of the present store was occupied, the stock carried was not an extensive one. It has been within the past few years that the growth and expansion of this business has been so noticeably rapid. The space utilized proving inadequate, the building was entirely remodeled and a new structure added. The work was completed in the first year, and gave T. J. Berry & Co a double store, 49x89 feet in dimensions. No expense was spared to increase the convenience and interior appearance of the building. The high ceilings are of sheet steel, handsomely decorated, and the fixtures and fitting are fully in harmony with the exquisite stock display. In the new building on the first floor is carried an immense stock of clothing, men's furnishings, shoes, hats, etc., and on the second floor are the carpets, mattings, trunks, and similar goods. The dry goods, notions, queensware and groceries are carried in the other building, which is separated by a partition pierced by several open door ways. a well-equipped elevator permitting the rapid transfer of heavy stock, is a useful feature. Five or more employees are required at all times, the management of the business being in the efficient hands of Mr. P. J. Berry, who has been associated with his father in this business since 1885.
Mr. T. J. Berry, the senior member of the firm, followed the fortunes of the confederate Army, during the war, afterward in Sutton. At one time he taught school here. Mr. P. J. Berry was born and raised in Sutton, and in his boyhood learned the printer's trade. He has worked on both local papers, and in fact set type on the initial number of the Braxton Central. He is a valued member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythais and A.O.U.W. lodges. Both members of the firm are especially good community men, enterprising, progressive and public spirited, and have taken an active part in all moral and industrial movements tending to develop and improve the advantages of Sutton.
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2nd Lt, Co C, 25th VA Infantry, CSA. One of the "Immortal 600".
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Wife Catherine Dill Capwell, d/o William and Mary Moore Capwell; first married to George Miller.
Braxton Democrat
Industrial Edition
1898
T.J. Berry & Co.
The magnitude and extent of the commercial interests of Sutton compare favorably with any similarly sized town in the state, and these interests, in a number of instances, are housed in substantial and handsome blocks which are a credit to the enterprise of their builders. Foremost in point of architectural beauty, interior decoration and convenience of appointment in the mammoth two story and basement brick building operated by T. J. Berry & Co., which has a floor space aggregating 15,000 square feet.
The history of what is now the most extensive mercantile business in this section, dates back to 1872 when, with a small stock, Mr. T. J. Berry utilized a room in his residence for store purposes. Even in 1890, when a brick building which now forms a part of the present store was occupied, the stock carried was not an extensive one. It has been within the past few years that the growth and expansion of this business has been so noticeably rapid. The space utilized proving inadequate, the building was entirely remodeled and a new structure added. The work was completed in the first year, and gave T. J. Berry & Co a double store, 49x89 feet in dimensions. No expense was spared to increase the convenience and interior appearance of the building. The high ceilings are of sheet steel, handsomely decorated, and the fixtures and fitting are fully in harmony with the exquisite stock display. In the new building on the first floor is carried an immense stock of clothing, men's furnishings, shoes, hats, etc., and on the second floor are the carpets, mattings, trunks, and similar goods. The dry goods, notions, queensware and groceries are carried in the other building, which is separated by a partition pierced by several open door ways. a well-equipped elevator permitting the rapid transfer of heavy stock, is a useful feature. Five or more employees are required at all times, the management of the business being in the efficient hands of Mr. P. J. Berry, who has been associated with his father in this business since 1885.
Mr. T. J. Berry, the senior member of the firm, followed the fortunes of the confederate Army, during the war, afterward in Sutton. At one time he taught school here. Mr. P. J. Berry was born and raised in Sutton, and in his boyhood learned the printer's trade. He has worked on both local papers, and in fact set type on the initial number of the Braxton Central. He is a valued member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythais and A.O.U.W. lodges. Both members of the firm are especially good community men, enterprising, progressive and public spirited, and have taken an active part in all moral and industrial movements tending to develop and improve the advantages of Sutton.
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2nd Lt, Co C, 25th VA Infantry, CSA. One of the "Immortal 600".
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Wife Catherine Dill Capwell, d/o William and Mary Moore Capwell; first married to George Miller.
Industrial Edition
1898
T.J. Berry & Co.
The magnitude and extent of the commercial interests of Sutton compare favorably with any similarly sized town in the state, and these interests, in a number of instances, are housed in substantial and handsome blocks which are a credit to the enterprise of their builders. Foremost in point of architectural beauty, interior decoration and convenience of appointment in the mammoth two story and basement brick building operated by T. J. Berry & Co., which has a floor space aggregating 15,000 square feet.
The history of what is now the most extensive mercantile business in this section, dates back to 1872 when, with a small stock, Mr. T. J. Berry utilized a room in his residence for store purposes. Even in 1890, when a brick building which now forms a part of the present store was occupied, the stock carried was not an extensive one. It has been within the past few years that the growth and expansion of this business has been so noticeably rapid. The space utilized proving inadequate, the building was entirely remodeled and a new structure added. The work was completed in the first year, and gave T. J. Berry & Co a double store, 49x89 feet in dimensions. No expense was spared to increase the convenience and interior appearance of the building. The high ceilings are of sheet steel, handsomely decorated, and the fixtures and fitting are fully in harmony with the exquisite stock display. In the new building on the first floor is carried an immense stock of clothing, men's furnishings, shoes, hats, etc., and on the second floor are the carpets, mattings, trunks, and similar goods. The dry goods, notions, queensware and groceries are carried in the other building, which is separated by a partition pierced by several open door ways. a well-equipped elevator permitting the rapid transfer of heavy stock, is a useful feature. Five or more employees are required at all times, the management of the business being in the efficient hands of Mr. P. J. Berry, who has been associated with his father in this business since 1885.
Mr. T. J. Berry, the senior member of the firm, followed the fortunes of the confederate Army, during the war, afterward in Sutton. At one time he taught school here. Mr. P. J. Berry was born and raised in Sutton, and in his boyhood learned the printer's trade. He has worked on both local papers, and in fact set type on the initial number of the Braxton Central. He is a valued member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythais and A.O.U.W. lodges. Both members of the firm are especially good community men, enterprising, progressive and public spirited, and have taken an active part in all moral and industrial movements tending to develop and improve the advantages of Sutton.
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2nd Lt, Co C, 25th VA Infantry, CSA. One of the "Immortal 600".
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Wife Catherine Dill Capwell, d/o William and Mary Moore Capwell; first married to George Miller.
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